August 8, 2026
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Kristanovicky Lake, Prachatice
XTERRA Czech Republic

Full Distance Triathlon

Full Distance Triathlon

SWIM 1.5K
BIKE 33K
RUN 10.5K
Note
The information on this page is not yet confirmed, and may be based on the previous years' edition.

This is the main race of the weekend and XTERRA World Cup race. Anyone can line up at the start line next to the best of the best, the race is still open for amateurs! This race course is well known for its versatility. Challenging single track and fast fire roads. There is a unique part of the course in the middle of Prachatice's Renaissance historical city centre.

Registration opens on
Sep 8
Registration Closes on
Aug 5
Registration Closed

COURSE MAPS

This courses below are not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
Swim - 1.5K
Swim in beautiful Kristanovicky lake!
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Swim part of the race is back in Kristanovicky lake. The water has bronze color because of peat bottom of the lake. Water is very clear (but with bronze color) and always warm (20-24 Celsius).

Swim course consists of 2 laps, each 750 meters you will swim anti clockwise. The deep water start for age groups, pontoon start for Elite, between the laps there is a short run and jump back to the water.

Marking

Far red buoys are turning ones. First yellow and another red are only navigation. You have to swim the biggest loop twice anticlockwise (buoys on your left).

Bike - 33K
One long loop from lake to town!
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This bike course is a mix of cool singletracks, fast fire roads, steep downhills and uphills, fords and everything you can expect from the world class race. First part will take you trough deep forest around Kristanovicky lake and climb up to the highest peak of the race, Libin. After technical downhill you join the medieval business path called The Golden Path. Last part of the course above Prachatice is the most technical part of the course with lots of singletracks, steep climbs and unpredictable curves. Finish of the bike leg is in the streets of the renaissance old town, where you can expect thousands of crazy fans. On the bike course, there 3 aid stations.

Run - 10.5K
Click through to see the run course map, description and download the GPX file.
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XTERRA Czech run course is made of 2 laps. After exiting the historical town center you will have to run few hundred meters on the tarmac to get into wood on the slopes of Cerna Hora, a hill above Prachatice. This part of the course is full of narrow singletrails, uphills, jumps, fords, rock sections and more. This is a signature part of our Czech run course! Last kilometer of the run lap is also in the historical city center. New addition to the course is run over the historical barriers, where we have built special steps. The finish line is just in front of the Statue of justice in the middle of Prachatice Great Square. There will be 8 Aid stations on the course.

sChedule

This schedule is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
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Wed 2026.08.05
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2
Thu 2026.08.06
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Fri 2026.08.07
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Sat 2026.08.08
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Sun 2026.08.09
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prizes

This information is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

€15,000

Elite Prize Purse

56

WC Slots

🏅 Medal

All Finishers

Elite Prize Purse

Position Women Men
1 €2,300 €2,300
2 €1,700 €1,700
3 €1,200 €1,200
4 €800 €800
5 €650 €650
6 €450 €450
7 €400 €400

World Champ Slots Men & Women

DIVISION SLOTS

20-24

2

25-29

2

30-34

3

35-39

3

40-44

3

DIVISION SLOTS

45-49

3

50-54

3

55-59

2

60-64

2

65-69

2

DIVISION SLOTS

70-74

1

75-79

1

80+

1

World Champ Slots Men & Women

DIVISION SLOTS

20-24

2

25-29

2

30-34

3

35-39

3

40-44

3

45-49

3

50-54

3

DIVISION SLOTS

55-59

2

60-64

2

65-69

2

70-74

1

75-79

1

80+

1

Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.

As the race combines XTERRA World Cup and Europe Triathlon European Championships the prizemoney will be paid in international standing including all nations (not only European).

FEES

The fees below have not yet been confirmed, and are subject to change.
Registration from Sep 15th, 2025 - Aug 4th, 2026. Registration available onsite.

RACE FEES

Description Fee
Individual Entry • until 30.9.2025 €160
Individual Entry • 1.10. - 31.12.2025 €180
Individual Entry • 1.1. - 31.4.2026 €200
Individual Entry • 1.5. - 31.7.2026 €220
Individual Entry • from 1.8.2026 €230
Relay Entry • until 30.9.2025 €185
Relay Entry • 1.10. - 31.12.2025 €205
Relay Entry • 1.1.2026 - 30.4.2026 €225
Relay Entry • 1.5. - 31.7.2026 €245
Relay Entry • from 1.8.2026 €255

Included in the start fee:

Competitors package (bib number, bike plate, tattoos, stickers), 6 aid stations on the course, finish line recovery zone (physiotherapist, massage, cold bath, food and drinks), Saturday buffet dinner, free entry to all race weeks activities, free stay in the XTERRA campsite, finisher merchandise package, timing, results, qualifying slots for the XTERRA World Championships.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds

  • Up to 4 months before race day: 100% refund (minus administrative fee).

  • Up to 90 days before race day: 50% refund.

  • No refunds will be issued within the last 90 days before race day, except in the case of death.

Transfers

  • Registrations may be transferred up to 30 days before race day.

  • Each transfer is subject to a 50 EUR transfer fee.

  • No transfers will be processed within the last 30 days before race day, except in the case of death.

Organizer’s Rights

  • The organizer reserves the right to cancel individual registrations or the entire event in cases of extreme or unforeseen circumstances.

  • In such cases, no refunds will be provided.

Force Majeure:

The event organizers shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform any obligation under this agreement if the delay or failure is caused by any circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, or natural disasters.

By registering for the triathlon event, participants agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this cancellation policy.

 

Data Protection and Privacy Policy

By registering for XTERRA Czech Republic 2026, athletes agree to the collection and processing of their personal data (such as name, contact details, and race performance information) by the organizer.

  • Data Sharing

    The organizer may share collected athlete data with event partners and with XTERRA Sports Unlimited (operating the global XTERRA brand via xterraplanet.com) for the purpose of improving services, communication, athlete experience, and event organization.

  • Data Protection (GDPR)

    Participation in the race is conditional upon athletes providing consent to the collection and processing of their personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

  • Data Retention and Deletion

    Athletes have the right to request the deletion of their personal data at any time. Such requests should be sent to: matyas.haslar@xterraplanet.com

  • Organizer’s Rights

    The organizer reserves the right to use anonymized data for statistical and analytical purposes.

RULES & INFO

The information below may be from a previous edition of the event, and is subject to change.

Please check all XTERRA rules here: https://www.xterraplanet.com/race-rules/rules-criteria-index

Information for athletes under 20 years old

All athletes aged under 20 will be moved to age-group 20-24 and they will not be able to qualify for XTERRA World Championship. Age-groups Youth B (16-17) and Junior (18-19) only qualify from the Sprint Distance race.

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